Fancy using an injectable contraceptive that will protect against pregnancy for eight to 12 weeks? We look at the pros and cons of the most popular injection, Depo-Provera. You can find more information on our Health Check A-Z tool, provided by the NHS
By Hilary Pereira
Con #1
You have to remember to keep three-monthly appointments at a contraception or sexual health clinic, or at your GP practice to get your Depo-Provera jabs, which are g
Pro #2
Because Depo-Provera contains only progesterone, it’s an option for some women who aren’t advised, for any reason such as a family history of breast canc
Con #2
Some women experience side effects from Depo-Provera, including weight gain, mood swings, headaches, irregular bleeding and breast tenderness.
Pro #3
Depro-Provera isn’t affected by taking other medication, unlike the contraceptive pill which can lose efficacy if, for instance, you take certain antibiotics.
Con #3
You may experience longer, less regular periods or, more commonly with Depo-Provera, stop altogether.
Pro #4
There’s some evidence to suggest that women who take injectable contraception including Depo-Provera , may benefit from some protection against pelvic inflamma
Con #4
It can take a year or more for your fertility to return after you stop taking Depo-Provera, so you should take this into account if you may want to start a family e
Pro #5
You can continue to use Depo-Provera even while you’re breastfeeding, as although it does pass to your baby via your breast milk, there’s no eviden
Con #5
Using Depo-Provera affects can cause thinning of the bones in women who are already at risk from osteoporosis through pre-existing low oestrogen levels or a family h
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